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Profiles and Pixels / Re: Apophenia's Offerings
« Last post by GTX_Admin on August 22, 2026, 12:29:17 AM »
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Land / Re: Renwal M51 Skysweeper 75mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
« Last post by Jeffry Fontaine on August 22, 2026, 12:25:33 AM »One of those kits I reeeeeeeeealy hope Atlantis gets around to re-issuing someday. (Assuming the molds still exist) Having a taste for ancient plastic like this myself, I feel you on the subject of removing flash. Looking forward to your progress.
Agreed! It would have been much easier on the wallet if the kit tooling was still available or serviceable to make new kits instead of having to deal with collector's pricing on the few kits remaining and available. Since I purchased my Skysweeper kits the price has gone up again to a staggering $225.00. So much for finding a bargain at e[vil]Bay.
The mould flashing was not that bad for a kit as old as this one is. More annoying was trying to remove the seams that resulted from the two-part moulds that shows up as a fine line down the median of each part. Some seams were left alone because of the small size of the part but others could not be ignored.
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Aero-space / Re: Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26
« Last post by Jeffry Fontaine on August 22, 2026, 12:15:54 AM »I am still amazed at how easy the wing swap went and it really looks convincing.
Will you be adding wing stores pylons to the Ar(E)555 wings?
Will you be adding wing stores pylons to the Ar(E)555 wings?
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Aero-space / Re: Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26
« Last post by Frank3k on August 22, 2026, 12:08:02 AM »Looks great, Guy! keeping the intake for the generator/cooling on the spine was a great choice.
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Land / Re: Renwal M51 Skysweeper 75mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
« Last post by Dr. YoKai on August 21, 2026, 11:51:19 PM »One of those kits I reeeeeeeeealy hope Atlantis gets around to re-issuing someday. (Assuming the molds still exist) Having a taste for ancient plastic like this myself, I feel you on the subject of removing flash. Looking forward to your progress.
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Land / Re: 2,0 cm Infantry Support Weapon
« Last post by Dr. YoKai on August 21, 2026, 11:47:52 PM » Thought I recognized the muzzle brake. The 2.8cm PzB41 is one of my favorites. This came out pretty neat, and reminds me of the field mount of the Solothurn 20mm.
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Land / Re: 1/35 Frankentruck
« Last post by Dr. YoKai on August 21, 2026, 11:42:32 PM »I don't really think of 'colorful' with builds like this, but it really pops! Still think it needs a couple of massive bolts sticking out of the doors on either side of the cab, but I tend to be a bit too literal sometimes... 
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Aero-space / Re: Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26
« Last post by Dr. YoKai on August 21, 2026, 11:33:11 PM »wOW! Talk about near=perfect fusions...
I was a little surprised at the wing choice-the planform is excellent, but I could have sworn the Arado wing was a lot thicker. Really like keeping the fuselage spine largely intact, too. Looking forward to the seeing it in paint.
I was saddened to learn of Rickshaw's passing. I haven't kept up with Whatif in ages.
I was a little surprised at the wing choice-the planform is excellent, but I could have sworn the Arado wing was a lot thicker. Really like keeping the fuselage spine largely intact, too. Looking forward to the seeing it in paint.
I was saddened to learn of Rickshaw's passing. I haven't kept up with Whatif in ages.
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Aero-space / Re: Zealandia Aero Corporation BR-26
« Last post by Old Wombat on August 21, 2026, 09:08:31 PM »Forgot to post these images a few days ago;
I've hit the point of diminishing returns with the PSR, so it stops here.
Next I'll move on to the weapons, pylons, fuel tank & landing gear, while I sort out the paint into its final colours.
I've hit the point of diminishing returns with the PSR, so it stops here.
Next I'll move on to the weapons, pylons, fuel tank & landing gear, while I sort out the paint into its final colours.
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Canadian GB / Re: Stryker M1128 MGS - Canadian Forces
« Last post by Buzzbomb on August 21, 2026, 08:07:24 PM »OK, I am back.
Have to say, this AFV Club kit goes together rather well and is quite well detailed
This is it pretty much done as an out of the box build, sans a few sticky out bits, that might have broken during transport
I am now most probably sticking with the MGS layout, as I reckon it is quite a cool looking vehicle. There is still a turret I want to try, but I will wait until I see it in place before finally moving on a design layout.
Have to say, this AFV Club kit goes together rather well and is quite well detailed
This is it pretty much done as an out of the box build, sans a few sticky out bits, that might have broken during transport
I am now most probably sticking with the MGS layout, as I reckon it is quite a cool looking vehicle. There is still a turret I want to try, but I will wait until I see it in place before finally moving on a design layout.